Overview

• At least 52 people were killed in recent clashes in and around Goma, according to Congo's Ministry of Interior.
• The violence marks the deadliest escalation in the region since M23 rebels seized Goma in January 2025.
• Both the Congolese government and M23 rebels blame each other for the latest attacks, complicating accountability.
• Qatar-mediated peace talks continue as delegations from both sides seek a potential ceasefire despite ongoing conflict.
• The conflict has killed an estimated 3,000 people and displaced 7 million, intensifying one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.